MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,164 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pads not changed with new discs
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front arm bushes have movement but covered in plastic
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both front arm bushes have movement but due to plastic covering unable to fully check condition
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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T286 JVS is a 1999 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 119,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T286 JVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was T286 JVS registered?
T286 JVS is a 1999 BMW 520, first registered on 9 April 1999.
Is T286 JVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for T286 JVS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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